GAD 181 A History of Big Band Jazz in Birmingham — 1880 to Present Day
Schedule
Thu Jan 22 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:45 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter | Gadsden, AL
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Join the Gadsden Chapter for a free public program — and bring a friend!This class will cover the history of big band jazz in the Birmingham area, beginning in the 1880s. The class broadly covers four eras: The Vaudeville musicians, the immigrant bands, the college bands and the member-led bands. The timeline begins with the development of the first opera houses in Birmingham and ends with the current Super Jazz project and the Birmingham Heritage Band.
GAD 181 A History of Big Band Jazz in Birmingham — 1880 to Present Day
🗓️ Jan. 22
🕜 1:30-2:45 p.m.
📍 Church of the Holy Comforter
🗣️ Mike Lingo
Have questions? Visit the OLLI website at olli.ua.edu or contact the OLLI office at 205-348-6482 or [email protected].
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Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 156 S. 9th Street,Gadsden, Alabama, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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